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March 18, 2016

From Both of Us — Has it really been that long??

Filed under: Updates — Both Sisters @ 1:26 pm

We are just about to celebrate our 10th Bloggiversary!!  March 20 marks the momentous occasion.  It really doesn’t seem possible.  Though we have had times when we wanted to quit, and certainly times when we didn’t post very often, we both still enjoy it.  The blog’s original purpose continues to ring true — read our first posts!!

From Sally – March 20, 2006
My sister Susan and I decided to start a joint blog focused on our knitting; we live 1000 miles apart but we talk on the phone almost every day and most of the time we’re talking about knitting. We have absolutely no idea how to create a website, but we do know how to knit.

From Susan – March 20, 2006
Sally and I share many interests, but knitting is our passion.  We decided to share a blog because, as I said to her, it’s like having a garage sale — I don’t have enough to do one of my own.

C E L E B R A T I O N
How better to celebrate than with fabulous prizes!  We are giving away THREE wonderful prizes to lucky readers/commenters.

PRIZE ONE: Rack Up a Shawl
Susan’s Rakke Shawl is being given away to a lucky reader.  This design by Susanna IC was knit in LOFT (color: Long Johns), and would be a beautiful accent piece for your fall or winter wardrobe:

PRIZE TWO: Feeling Plucky??
Originally purchased with the Camilla Shawl in mind, this coveted yarn from Plucky Knitter could be used for any of the wonderful multi-colored shawls found on Ravelry.  Three skeins of Plucky Oxford (430 yards/115 grams, 75% merino and 25% cashmere), one each in Steelcut, Wingtips, and Hats Off:

PRIZE THREE: Tynd to Your Knitting
This yarn is confused.  It thinks it is 100% merino (Woolfolk Tynd 223 yards/50 grams, color Navy), but it makes cashmere feel like sandpaper!!  This yarn would make luscious fingerless or regular gloves because it feels so fabulous against the skin.  Two skeins.

How to Win??
Three lucky winners will be selected at random on Thursday, March 24th by midnight and announced on March 25th.

Simply post a comment and make sure your email address is correct.  We will pay shipping within the continental US.

If you have a preference for which prize or prizes you would like to win, include it in your post.

Thank you to all of our loyal readers.  We have enjoyed hearing from you over the past ten years.  You have encouraged us and raised our spirits on many occasions. 

262 Comments »

  1. Happy Anniversary. A blog post from the two of you always makes it a good day.

    Comment by katie — March 18, 2016 @ 1:35 pm

  2. Congratulations to you both! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog for quite a while now, and have appreciated the many, many useful tips. If I’m selected, I would love to have the Plucky Knitter yarn.

    Comment by Carol — March 18, 2016 @ 1:38 pm

  3. Congratulations on ten years! I had to think hard and try to find some mental road markers to figure out that I found your blog almost eight years ago – it doesn’t seem possible.

    I do hope you will persevere (as you have done) even when you feel like giving up. The blog not only serves as an inspiration, but also gives me that warm feeling you get when you find yourself among “your people,” where they speak your language, and no-one will think you’re odd if you go off on tangents about yarns or construction methods.

    Thank you, and here’s to the next ten years!

    Comment by Sivani — March 18, 2016 @ 1:43 pm

  4. Congratulations on your 10th Bloggiversary! Your site was one of the first blogs that I began to follow when I started down the long road to bloggerville. It’s been fun to follow your entries and I thank you both for giving of your time. Both the Plucky Knitter and Tynd would definitely put a big smile on my face. Diane

    Comment by Diane — March 18, 2016 @ 1:48 pm

  5. Congrats on the blogversary. I’d love any prize, but enjoy knitting so would really love either yarn prize. My queue has quite a few of your completed projects in it. So thanks too for the enabling.

    Comment by JanetCC — March 18, 2016 @ 1:51 pm

  6. I’ve only known about your blog for about 7 years but haven’t missed one. Have also gone back and read older ones! So helpful and encouraging! Congrats on this great blog! If selected I would love the Tynd in Navy Blue! It’s just the shade of blue I have been looking for! Love you Gals!

    Comment by Kathy W. — March 18, 2016 @ 1:52 pm

  7. Congrats on your anniversary and thanks for all the wonderful posts! I can’t believe it’s been 10 years!

    Comment by Kate — March 18, 2016 @ 2:04 pm

  8. I enjoy seeing your latest projects. As a former Minnesotan I can appreciate your comments and observations regarding cold weather and staying inside to knit.

    If I were to win I am most interested in Prize 3.

    Wishing you another 10 years of blogging

    Comment by Snaferfella — March 18, 2016 @ 2:04 pm

  9. congratulations! my favorite part is after the fair pictures!

    brook

    Comment by brook — March 18, 2016 @ 2:27 pm

  10. Ten years! It is lovely to see what you two talented sisters knit. (I have been blogging for 9-1/2 years, altho my blog is on a two-month hiatus right now because too busy.)

    Comment by kmkat — March 18, 2016 @ 2:31 pm

  11. I enjoy your blog! happy anniversary. I wish my sisters knit! But my Mom does.

    Comment by Patt — March 18, 2016 @ 2:47 pm

  12. I would love to win the yarn as my stash is actually not very impressive. It really lacks when it comes to the nicer yarns. Thanks for all the years of posting! Keep up the good work. 🙂

    Comment by Patti — March 18, 2016 @ 2:49 pm

  13. I’d love to win the yarn, but the shawl is gorgeous too! Congratulations on 10 years! Such an accomplishment. 🙂

    Comment by Ashley E — March 18, 2016 @ 3:18 pm

  14. I love reading your blog. Any of the prizes would be a most pleasant surprise for me. Thank you for the generous giveaway.

    Comment by Rose Scott — March 18, 2016 @ 3:30 pm

  15. I read three knitting blogs–this one, Yarn Harlot and kmkat. You are all different and I love you all, but I learn from you. You make me think when you describe how you have customized a pattern. Also, I made the Sleeping Baby Castle blanket and loved every minute of it. Please keep blogging!

    Comment by Mary Jo — March 18, 2016 @ 3:31 pm

  16. Wow, congratulations on 10 years!! I really enjoy hearing about how your projects progress all the way to being finished, especially because I am a serial starter. =) I would love any of the prizes, but I’d be over the moon to win the shawl!

    Comment by geeky Heather — March 18, 2016 @ 3:35 pm

  17. Wow! Ten years! Congrats!

    Comment by Dana — March 18, 2016 @ 3:37 pm

  18. It’s funny, my two sisters don’t knit, but reading your blog always makes me feel connected to them.

    I read as much for the practical, how to approach modifications fearlessly posts as I do for the sense of family and sisterly bonds.

    I would prefer yarn over the shawl, and the Plucky Knitter over the Tynd, but would gladly accept any one of the three.

    Thanks for sharing your world with us.

    Comment by Dibble — March 18, 2016 @ 3:39 pm

  19. Congratulations and thank you for this sight. I really enjoy your posts and looking at all your beautiful creations.

    Comment by Chris — March 18, 2016 @ 3:42 pm

  20. Thank you for inspiring me for 10 years! I enjoy every blog post and all the great photos. ?

    Comment by Mary H. — March 18, 2016 @ 3:48 pm

  21. Ten years! Knitting = love = blogging…wonderful. I was so inspired by your gorgeous Woodfords, Susan, at the class on Sunday after the Janesville Knit In that I’ve cast on and am making quite good progress for such fine yarn. Thank you for the class, your wonderful insights and your blog. It always lifts my spirits to see that there’s a post from the Rainey sisters, even though I don’t comment as often as I should.

    Comment by Amy C — March 18, 2016 @ 3:54 pm

  22. Happy Blogiversary! I’ve been reading you two for a year or two now & eagerly look forward to your posts. Hope to read you for another 10 years. I’d love to win items # 2 or 3, but I’d gladly take any of the options off your hands!

    Comment by Samina — March 18, 2016 @ 3:56 pm

  23. Congratulations! Thank you for such a generous give-away! If I won, I’d go for either of the yarns so I could both enjoy the knitting and the wearing.

    Comment by Karen — March 18, 2016 @ 4:04 pm

  24. So happy that you did not give up on blogging! Congrats!

    Comment by Tamara — March 18, 2016 @ 4:05 pm

  25. Congratulations on your big accomplishment. So enjoy you blog and here’s to another 10 years!!

    Comment by Lisa — March 18, 2016 @ 4:07 pm

  26. Congrats on 10 years! What a great give a-way too…love all the options!

    Comment by Bonnie Matossian — March 18, 2016 @ 4:10 pm

  27. oongratulations on a decade of knitting in public (e-public)! I’d just love any of the prizes. There are so many nice shawls out there right now that take 2 or 3 skeins. Yummy yarn.
    Julie

    Comment by Julie Lanner — March 18, 2016 @ 4:15 pm

  28. Congrats to you both on your blogiversary!! I totally understand the two of you talking so often about knitting…I taught my sister to knit just so I’d have someone to talk to! If I were to win, I’d love either of the yarns but I am particularly enamored with those colors of Plucky! Love your blog and wish you another 10 successful years!

    Comment by Margie — March 18, 2016 @ 4:27 pm

  29. Congratulations! 10 years on the web is like 100 in real time!

    Comment by Ivy — March 18, 2016 @ 4:30 pm

  30. i love to see photos of your finished projects. You two are so talented.

    I’d love the Plucky yarn. I’ve never had a chance to knit with it.

    Comment by Shirley — March 18, 2016 @ 4:33 pm

  31. Congratulations on 10 years! I always love seeing your beautiful handknits and am in awe of your productivity.

    Comment by Jodi — March 18, 2016 @ 4:35 pm

  32. Your site is a joy as always, and that shawl is gorgeous!

    Comment by Kim M — March 18, 2016 @ 4:44 pm

  33. Happy 10th anniversary, time really flies. Your project pictures are always wonderful to look at. Thanks for the chance of a give-away.

    Comment by Susanne — March 18, 2016 @ 4:46 pm

  34. Happy Anniversary! I haven’t been reading since the beginning, but it sure has been a long time. I fell in love with the Sleeping Baby’s Castle blanket, and have made it twice. I still have yet to try the stranding technique from It’s Not About the Hat, and just haven’t had time – but sure seems like a great technique (I’m hoping to use it on mittens). I love seeing your FO’s and appreciate the info about the mods you’ve made. I only wish I could knit as fast as the two of you!

    If I should win a prize (how generous – we get the gift on your anniversary!) I would prefer one of the yarn prizes so I can create the item of my choice (from my extensive queue). Thanks!

    Comment by Amy — March 18, 2016 @ 4:47 pm

  35. Happy 10th! I love your blog and am always in awe of your beautiful work. Here’s a toast to ten more!

    Comment by Marie — March 18, 2016 @ 5:13 pm

  36. Congratulations, 10 years is truly a milestone! Your blog always delights, with pictures and knitterly information about the things you’ve made–I find it to be one of the few remaining educational as well as inspiring blogs.

    Here’s to many more years!

    Comment by Anne C. — March 18, 2016 @ 5:38 pm

  37. Congratulations on 10 years, how fabulous, I always enjoy reading your blog and your knitting is always inspiring. Hope there are many years of blogging!!

    Comment by Barbara — March 18, 2016 @ 5:44 pm

  38. I’d love anything – the shawl to wear in the hospital after my knee replacement next month or the yarn to knit or crochet when I recover. Congratulations on 10 years! It’s great to have a sister.

    Comment by Marcia — March 18, 2016 @ 5:53 pm

  39. Happy blogiversary! I love your blog, have been following your beautiful knitting and informative posts for such a long time. I think yours was one of the first blogs I began reading! Best wishes for another great decade of knitting and blogging!

    Comment by Bonnie — March 18, 2016 @ 5:53 pm

  40. Having been a fellow Minnesotan – I always check our the items you have put in the State Fair, when I go back in Aug.My sister laughs as I recite what patterns people have used. Cheers to another 10 years of sharing your lovely knits. I am a Plucky girl ,but would lucky with any prizes.

    Comment by Char Stahura — March 18, 2016 @ 6:17 pm

  41. Congrats on your 10th anniversary! My husband and I are celebrating our 30th tomorrow – eek.

    Comment by eve — March 18, 2016 @ 6:25 pm

  42. I love reading your blog and I have learned so much from you about customizing a pattern. Thanks for the time you put into sharing your work and ideas.

    Comment by Karen Maddi — March 18, 2016 @ 6:50 pm

  43. Waving across the river to Susan!! 10 years!!! Congratulations. I’m not sure I could have kept it going. Hope to see you soon. Maybe before YarnOver?

    Comment by Susan — March 18, 2016 @ 6:54 pm

  44. Happy 10Th year blogging! I would love to win the plucky yarn or the woolfolk yarn.

    Comment by Robyn — March 18, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

  45. Ten years of wonderful! Happy Blog-iversary! And thank you. I’m not sure when I began following The Rainey Sisters, but it has to be nearly ten years. I so admire your knitting and it always inspires me to be a better knitter. Thank you for always sharing your mods, techniques, the fair prize winners each year, and for beautifully fitting, finishing and photographing each item.

    Would love to win yarn, but that shawl is gorgeous too.

    Comment by annie — March 18, 2016 @ 7:06 pm

  46. How generous to give things away in celebration of your 10 Blog Years.
    Love your “early days” photo!

    Comment by Debbie — March 18, 2016 @ 7:09 pm

  47. Happy Blogiversary! Always look forward to the posts.

    Comment by MC — March 18, 2016 @ 7:09 pm

  48. Happy Blogiversary! Love those Plucky yarn colors! 🙂

    Comment by Heather — March 18, 2016 @ 7:32 pm

  49. Happy Blogiversary! Love the Plucky yarn! 🙂

    Comment by Heather — March 18, 2016 @ 7:33 pm

  50. Congratulations on 10 years of showing us beautiful projects. Some day I’d love to meet you both. Of course I picture you as your younger selves (I’m my younger self in my mind too). I’ve especially liked reading about Yuki. LOL
    as for a prize, I never win anything but I’m still a happy knitter and person.

    Comment by Chris — March 18, 2016 @ 7:46 pm

  51. It’s our anniversary, too, of feeling loved in your sharing intuition, creativity, concepts, projects with us. Looking forward to seeing you in July!

    Comment by Nancy — March 18, 2016 @ 7:53 pm

  52. 10 years, so awesome! Love the yarns. Always have you guys ready to read?

    Comment by Kathie — March 18, 2016 @ 7:54 pm

  53. Have been reading and enjoying for years. I have learned so much including “re” learning to make the leap to try something that is outside my comfort zone.

    Comment by Sue — March 18, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

  54. Love the site, and you gals are really hot, but why not more patterns for men? Real men, the kind that ski, bike, and want to lounge in a gloriously macho sweater while dinner is being prepared?

    Comment by Matthew Olson — March 18, 2016 @ 8:11 pm

  55. Congratulations!!! Plucky and Woolfolk are both yarns that I have not tried yet but would like to – they look lovely!

    Comment by Joyce — March 18, 2016 @ 8:32 pm

  56. Happy, happy blogiversary!!!
    I have enjoyed your blog for several of the 10 years.

    Your work is inspiring. I love the helpful tips you say about the designs you knit.

    Have a wonderful weekend!!
    Kath

    Comment by Kath — March 18, 2016 @ 8:38 pm

  57. Love the colors of the yarn

    Comment by Priscilla — March 18, 2016 @ 8:44 pm

  58. Such an enjoyable blog to read..And I get so many ideas..Happy Blogaversary!

    Comment by Sherry Nelson — March 18, 2016 @ 8:47 pm

  59. Congrats on 10 years. Love your posts and hints. The shawl is awesome. I might have to make one!

    Comment by Karen — March 18, 2016 @ 8:58 pm

  60. Love reading your blog and taking fair isle and other classes from you at the Yarnery., Susan. As a sister of four, I enjoy hearing how you spend time together, and daydream about blogging with my sisters, alas none are knitters.

    Comment by Nancy — March 18, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

  61. Congratulations. I enjoy reading your blog and seeing what is on your needles.

    Comment by Maria Bridges — March 18, 2016 @ 9:27 pm

  62. I love your blog! I have a sister who does not knit…..I knit for her……

    Comment by Cathy — March 18, 2016 @ 9:44 pm

  63. Happy Anniversary! It has been a quick and amazing 10 years. Can’t quite recall how far back I started enjoying the blog but it was an immediate and regular must-read. Still want to use your tips for The Great American Aran Afghan and the special sweater square you designed.

    Loved how you two shared the blog, your sister friendship and your knitting. Look forward to reading more blog posts. Thank you.

    Elizabeth

    Comment by Elizabeth — March 18, 2016 @ 9:47 pm

  64. Too many shawls.

    Comment by Matthew Olson — March 18, 2016 @ 9:56 pm

  65. Congratulations on your 10th Bloggiversary, Sally and Susan! I sure would miss you guys if you ever decided to quit blogging and so I wish you 10+ more years of informative, wonderful and fun blogging! I feel that we should be gifting you to celebrate, but since you asked, I would like the three skeins of The Plucky Knitter yarns. Thanks for the give-away!

    Comment by Linda — March 18, 2016 @ 10:02 pm

  66. Your knitting has inspired me since began reading your. Log. Congrstulations on ten years of blogging and beautiful knitting. Please know that the three skeins of Plucky Oxford would be very welcome in my home- the colors are perfect for me!

    Comment by Linda M — March 18, 2016 @ 10:10 pm

  67. Happy Blogiversary! I’d love to win either of the two yarn prizes. Please pick me!

    Comment by Geri — March 18, 2016 @ 10:20 pm

  68. Happy bloggiversary! I enjoy reading your blog, as well as all the notes you both provide about your projects.

    Comment by Barbara — March 18, 2016 @ 10:21 pm

  69. Yours was the first knitting blog I ever read and is always inspiring, so thank you both.
    I’d love to knit with the Woolfolk: what a gorgeous color.
    Congratulations on your blogversary!

    Comment by Karen Katz — March 18, 2016 @ 10:36 pm

  70. Have enjoyed your posts over the last 10 years. Even if you post infrequently, I look forward to reading them. I was recently introduced to Plucky Knitter yarns and all I can say is where have I been?

    Comment by Mary — March 18, 2016 @ 10:41 pm

  71. 10 years, that’s fabulous! I really enjoy your knitting and all of the great tips you offer.
    I’d love to try the Plucky 🙂

    Comment by Kathy in CO — March 18, 2016 @ 10:51 pm

  72. Enjoy you both so much. I’m a blue girl so the Tynd would find a very good home with me. I made the Ropedance with Tynd purchased at The Yarnery! Very very soft yarn and it has held up so well as Ropedance is one of my favorites, frequently worn to fend off the winter cold. Maria

    Comment by Maria Myers — March 18, 2016 @ 10:58 pm

  73. I have been reading and enjoying your blog since about 2008. The projects are always beautiful and inspiring. Your expertise has made me think more about improving my skills. I would love to win any of the prizes you are offering! Thanks for all your work!

    Comment by Kelly — March 18, 2016 @ 11:17 pm

  74. Congratulations on 10 years of wonderful blogging. I love reading your posts and look forward to many more years of your adventures in the fiber world.

    Comment by Karen Tackaberry — March 18, 2016 @ 11:35 pm

  75. Congratulations on your outstanding blogiversary and looking forward to learning more of your knitting adventures in the years to come. Both choices of yarns speak to me of comfort colors and the fun of finding just the right pattern on Ravelry to showcase them.

    Comment by Elizabeth Stoll — March 18, 2016 @ 11:37 pm

  76. Congrats on such a long run. I check daily for updates because your knitting is perfection and your ideas are wonderful.

    Comment by Tina — March 18, 2016 @ 11:42 pm

  77. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging. These are great prizes.

    Comment by knittingdancer on Raverly — March 19, 2016 @ 12:05 am

  78. Congratulations on 10 years!!! I love your blog, and I always marvel at your skills:) Thanks for the chance to win.

    Comment by Lee Cockrum — March 19, 2016 @ 12:09 am

  79. Thank you for 10 wonderful years — It’s been good tagging along on your sisterhood. I started my blog (mostly as a place to keep track of things, pre-ravelry) 10 years ago as well. I forgot to celebrate. Congratulations, but mostly, thank you!

    Comment by Pam — March 19, 2016 @ 12:20 am

  80. Happy blogiversary! You have given me a lot of bonus knitting joy, as well as lots of great ideas. I can’t wait for the next 10. I’m easy: any of the prizes would be a thrill.

    Comment by Ellen — March 19, 2016 @ 12:37 am

  81. Congratulations! I check in on your blog 5 days a week and I’m always glad when I find a post. Your knitted pieces are beautiful and appreciated. I’d love that Plucky or the Tynd!!

    Comment by Cheryl — March 19, 2016 @ 12:57 am

  82. Happy Blogiversay! Thank you for continuing to Blog. I check every day or so and I an delighted when there is a new post. Your knitting is inspiring! Here’s to another ten years! The Tynd yarn would be a lovely gift.

    Comment by Cathy L — March 19, 2016 @ 1:16 am

  83. Happy Blogiversary! Thank you for sharing with us!

    Comment by Betty — March 19, 2016 @ 1:52 am

  84. What a wonderful giveaway! All prizes look great. And a handclap for ten years of blogging! Happy knitting all, ciao, Fleur

    Comment by Fleurtje Eliza — March 19, 2016 @ 6:37 am

  85. Happy Blogiversary! Your blog is interesting and funny and makes me wish that either of my sister’s were remotely interested in knitting. The prizes are lovely, but the Plucky combo is the one that really catches my eye…

    Comment by Kristen — March 19, 2016 @ 6:52 am

  86. I stumbled across your blog the winter of 2007/2008 and have been enjoying it ever since. Congratulations on this milestone!

    Comment by o-stephanephanie — March 19, 2016 @ 6:56 am

  87. Congratulations on your blogiversary! I always love looking at your FO’s and getting great tips! Thank you for all that you both do! PS. LOVE the shawl!

    Comment by Heidi H — March 19, 2016 @ 7:23 am

  88. Congratulations on your 10th Bloggiversary! I always look forward to your posts. (I’ve often purchased more yarn as a result . . .)

    Comment by Karen — March 19, 2016 @ 8:46 am

  89. Happy ten years! I’ve enjoyed reading about your knitting process, and seeing your beautiful creations.

    Comment by Brenda — March 19, 2016 @ 8:47 am

  90. Wow, congratulations and thanks for this generous giveaway. Here’s to many more successful years.

    Comment by John — March 19, 2016 @ 8:48 am

  91. Congratulations on 10 years I enjoy reading and love your patterns Sleeping Baby’s Castle Blanket is one of my favorites I’ve made it twice. I love all of your prizes but if I had a choice I would go with the Plucky oxford yarn – I have never had the opportunity to knit with Plucky yarn although I have heard great things but I would be happy to win anything.

    Comment by Cassandra — March 19, 2016 @ 8:54 am

  92. Happy Blogiversary! I found you when everyone was doing the BrooklynTweed Hemlock Ring. I found your posts inspiring and helpful! Your blog is one of the things I read every morning.

    Comment by Betsy Perse — March 19, 2016 @ 9:02 am

  93. Happy Anniversary .

    Comment by Patsy Coats — March 19, 2016 @ 9:16 am

  94. I’ve been following your blog for years. You have inspired several of my knitting projects. Happy Blogiversary!

    Comment by Kristen — March 19, 2016 @ 9:17 am

  95. Happy 10th. I have been reading your blog for a long time, but not quite 10 years. It is one of my “regulars.” How nice of you to give presents for your celebration. More yarn is always greatly appreciated. I have been knitting for 50 years but have not yet tried Plucky Knitter or Woolfolk (although the owner of my former LYS – before I moved – is a huge Woolfolk fan and I have been meaning to try some).

    Comment by Debbie VanDerMolen — March 19, 2016 @ 9:18 am

  96. Thanks for taking the leap and starting your blog. You two got me through my first Hemlock Ring and thanks to you it’s become my go-to wedding gift. I’m looking forward to the next 10 years.

    Comment by Tricia Sandahl — March 19, 2016 @ 9:36 am

  97. I would love to win any of these prizes! Thank you for the opportunity

    Comment by Natasha — March 19, 2016 @ 9:43 am

  98. Congratulations! I’ve followed your blog for years. Thank you for offering such beautiful prizes. I especially love the colors in prize 2.

    Comment by Val — March 19, 2016 @ 10:02 am

  99. Happy 10th Bloggiversary! I hope there is at least 10 more! ALL are great prizes and very generous of you both to share. Congrats!

    Comment by Tricia H — March 19, 2016 @ 10:07 am

  100. I think it’s great that you sisters have such passion for knitting.I have 4 sisters and we learned needle work from our mom.My oldest sister and I sent pics through text of our present projects.Cheers to year 11

    Comment by Grace — March 19, 2016 @ 10:22 am

  101. Happy blogiversay! I always love seeing your projects and learning how you modify the patterns. It gives me confidence to try some of these things on my own knitting.

    Comment by Dawn — March 19, 2016 @ 10:50 am

  102. Congratulations on 10 years of informative and entertaining blog posts. I check for new posts every day because I love the things you both knit. Keep up the good work and here’s to 10 more years of blogging.

    Comment by Bertha Mallard — March 19, 2016 @ 11:55 am

  103. I so enjoy reading your blog and the projects you both take on. Congratulations on 10 years of sharing your experiences.
    I like the plucky yarn or the woolfolk. Thanks for your generousity.

    Comment by Tobie — March 19, 2016 @ 12:14 pm

  104. Happy blogoversary! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog and seeing the fabulous things you both have knit. Your skill at altering the pattern to suit your needs always impresses me.

    Comment by technikat — March 19, 2016 @ 12:23 pm

  105. Congratulations on ten years of expanding our horizons in directions we didn’t even know were there before your blog! Here’s to ten more!

    Comment by Barb — March 19, 2016 @ 12:27 pm

  106. I have read your blog from the beginning! Congrats and thanks for entertaining us for 10 years. Love me some plucky but all three prizes are fabulous.

    Comment by latifa — March 19, 2016 @ 1:19 pm

  107. I’d love to own prize number 3. The color is so vibrant! Congratulations on your blog anniversary. I’ve come to enjoy reading your posts on the current state of your knitting.

    Comment by Barbara — March 19, 2016 @ 1:20 pm

  108. I so enjoy your blog, it brightens my day when there’s a new post. Thanks for sharing your talents with us and thanks for the chance at the lovelies!

    Comment by Shelley Sagerain — March 19, 2016 @ 1:34 pm

  109. I enjoy your blog greatly. Happy tenth anniversary! Your knitting projects and pattern variations have inspired me to do my own “tweeking”

    Comment by Francoise — March 19, 2016 @ 2:16 pm

  110. Congratulations on 10 yrs. of blogging! I have been reading the blog for at least 5 of those years and enjoy it immensely. I am really in awe of your knitting skills and the beautiful projects you do. I’m hoping there will be 10 more years of blogging! You are very generous to offer such beautiful prizes to your readers. I would be very happy with any one of them!

    Comment by Susan — March 19, 2016 @ 3:43 pm

  111. Any one of those treasures would be – well – a treasure!

    Comment by Betty Eliassen — March 19, 2016 @ 3:58 pm

  112. I have read your posts for years. I’m always amazed at how we chose to work on the same projects – though your outcomes are much, much better! Happy anniversary and here’s to many more years of posts.

    Regina

    Comment by Regina Chen — March 19, 2016 @ 4:03 pm

  113. I have learned so much from you both! Thank you so very much. Your site is the first thing I look at every single day. If I were lucky enough to win… #3 Woolfolk is yummy.

    Comment by Ronna Shane — March 19, 2016 @ 4:19 pm

  114. This blog is often just the inspiration I need to pick up the needles again if I have been on knitting hiatus. Sometimes it is my entertainment while I knit miles of stockinette! You ladies are great.

    Comment by Kate — March 19, 2016 @ 4:24 pm

  115. Many congratulations to you both: you inspire us with your beautiful work and your wise, often funny words. The Plucky looks lovely!

    Comment by sue gilbert — March 19, 2016 @ 4:46 pm

  116. Congratulations! I’ve been reading and enjoying quietly for some time. Thank you for sharing thoughts, and pretty pictures! The shawl is so beautiful but I’m partial to yarn. Yarn – it’s always the yarn. Congratulations on ten years.

    Comment by Reb — March 19, 2016 @ 4:53 pm

  117. Thank you both for years of blog enjoyment and knitting inspiration. Your expertise has motivated me to learn more and do better.

    Comment by CreeksideKnitter — March 19, 2016 @ 4:57 pm

  118. I would love to win the Tynd!Such a fabulous yarn. I first learned about it when you wrote about it on your blog.Thanks for that, and for all your help, inspiration, and information over the past ten years! You are the best!

    Alley

    Comment by Alison Love — March 19, 2016 @ 4:59 pm

  119. Happy 10th Anniversary, most blogs don’t last this long (mine, for instance). While the shawl is certainly lovely, as a guy, I don’t wear them, nor do I have anyone to give it to. Therefor, please only enter me for the two yarn prizes. KittenWhiplash on Ravelry thanks you for a wonderful giveaway, and wishes you continued success.

    Comment by Kitten With A Whiplash — March 19, 2016 @ 5:19 pm

  120. Happy 10th Blogiversary. Absolutely love every post.

    Comment by Cheryl — March 19, 2016 @ 6:23 pm

  121. Happy anniversary!

    Comment by Sherri — March 19, 2016 @ 6:28 pm

  122. Happy 10th! I have enjoyed every post.

    Comment by Sherri — March 19, 2016 @ 6:30 pm

  123. Congrats on 10 years. I love seeing all your projects!!

    Comment by Marla — March 19, 2016 @ 7:43 pm

  124. I didn’t realize it; but, I guess I have been with you since about your start. I always thought your blog “had always been.” LOL Thanks for the chance to win awesomeness! I hope I have the opportunity to read your blog for the next decade too.

    Comment by Ruth — March 19, 2016 @ 7:47 pm

  125. Congratulations! 10 years is a long time for anything. Here’s to 10 more.

    Comment by Jody H. — March 19, 2016 @ 7:52 pm

  126. Love the woolfolk yarn. Thanks for your blog, love it

    Comment by Chris — March 19, 2016 @ 8:06 pm

  127. I have enjoyed reading your blog for many years now. Has it really been 10 years! Congratulations!!! I love seeing your interpretations of the patterns you knit and how skillfully knitted your work is. Thank you for the inspiration you provide.

    Comment by LeAnn — March 19, 2016 @ 8:27 pm

  128. Congratulations on ten years. I’m so happy I discovered your blog a year or so ago. My sister and I talk every day and a fair share of the talk is about knitting. It’s lots of fun to follow the two of you. Your knitting is inspiring!

    Comment by Sarah Smith — March 19, 2016 @ 8:36 pm

  129. Happy blogiversary! I love reading your posts. Hope you continue for many many more years!

    Comment by connie portlas — March 19, 2016 @ 8:37 pm

  130. Happy 10! Hoping for many more years. Your knits and tips are always inspiring.

    Comment by Katie — March 19, 2016 @ 8:38 pm

  131. Congratulations on 10 years! I so enjoy reading your blog. Since the 24th is my 58th birthday I am being wild and hope I win the Woolfolk Tynd! I make lots of fingerless mitts for friends and family so maybe its time for a pair for me

    Comment by Dawn — March 19, 2016 @ 8:43 pm

  132. Congratulations on 10 years! I’ve been reading your blog since 2006 which is the year I took up knitting again after a long hiatus. Hope to be reading your blog for many more years to come. What lovely giveaways; any would be a treat. But I do love the Rakke shawl.

    Comment by Bordergirl — March 19, 2016 @ 8:46 pm

  133. Thank you both for 10 years of inspirational knitting and sharing so much with us. From weddings to weather, beloved pets to blue ribbons and all the breathtaking photographs …it’s all been grand! I feel blessed to have bookmarked you from the beginning.

    Comment by delia — March 19, 2016 @ 9:36 pm

  134. Wow ten years!

    Comment by suzanstew — March 19, 2016 @ 9:42 pm

  135. Congratulations, on your 10 year bloggiversary. I love your blog, I stumbled upon it a couple of years ago and was instantly hooked. I look forward to seeing what the two of are knitting. Your knitting is always perfectly beautiful and I usually want to knit whatever you have been working on. I hope and dream that someday I will be able to inspire others as the two of you do with your knitting and your blog. To be able to knit as beautiful as you two do would be such as accomplishment. Thanks for all that you share with others. The yarn in the giveaway is absolutely yummy.

    Comment by Melody Pelton — March 19, 2016 @ 9:52 pm

  136. Your site and your projects are always an inspiration. Whenever I am finishing a project I think of all the minute care both of you apply to everything. No wonder you win Best in Show often. Love to win any off those gorgeous yarns.

    Comment by Louise T — March 19, 2016 @ 10:09 pm

  137. Happy blogiversary (sp)! And thank you for the giveaway.

    Comment by Andrea Saxton — March 19, 2016 @ 10:26 pm

  138. Happy 10th anniversary! you both post projects that inspire me and send me to ravelry for a new pattern. I hope I win a prize. Tynd yarn is intriguing.

    Comment by Robin F. — March 19, 2016 @ 10:49 pm

  139. Your blog is one that I regularly check for updates and inspiration. I have knit several of your designs, and I love your suggestions and techniques. Congratulations, and here’s to the next 10 years.
    Michele Miller, Merion Station, PA

    Comment by Michele Miller — March 19, 2016 @ 11:35 pm

  140. Thank you for having this wonderful blog! You both inspire me and I have knitted many of the projects you’ve posted over the past ten years!!

    Comment by Jennifer F — March 19, 2016 @ 11:37 pm

  141. Congratulations, anniversary girls. Your blog is a joy. I love your knitting choices, and you both knit so perfectly, it raises the bar for the rest of us. You’ve also introduced me to some remarkable designers and designs over the years. Also, “It’s Not About the Hat” has been a revelation to me, even though I’ve been a colorworker of many years. I would love the Tynd if I were lucky enough to win. Especially if it’s as soft as you say. That cobalt blue has my name on it! Thanks, ladies, for all the inspiration.

    Comment by Jennie Fields — March 20, 2016 @ 12:17 am

  142. I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of years, all because I found your modified Rikke Hat on Ravelry!

    Comment by Melissa — March 20, 2016 @ 2:30 am

  143. Congratulations to both of you!:) I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog pretty close to 10 years ago:)!

    Comment by Joan — March 20, 2016 @ 3:01 am

  144. Looking forward to the next 10 years !

    Comment by OHSue — March 20, 2016 @ 3:55 am

  145. So many years – still one of my favorite blogs – Congrats on your success

    Comment by sharryn papinchak — March 20, 2016 @ 5:38 am

  146. Congratulations – So many years – and still one of my favorite sites to visit and get inspiration from your beautiful knits.

    Comment by sharryn — March 20, 2016 @ 5:40 am

  147. Love your blog. Thank you! So inspirational.

    Comment by Mary — March 20, 2016 @ 7:55 am

  148. I am waiting to see the dress that will match your wonderful Newsom. Congrats on 10 years…I love your blog and your amazing finishing. I really strive more in my finishing to make it as lovely as yours.

    Comment by Leslie Bagatelle — March 20, 2016 @ 8:20 am

  149. HappyBlogiversary! I love checking to see what you two are knitting. You are both very inspirational.

    Comment by Nanette S — March 20, 2016 @ 8:40 am

  150. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog over the years. It always motivates me to try something new – like a lace shawl.

    Comment by Cathy B. — March 20, 2016 @ 8:41 am

  151. Sheila Mayhew Congratulations! Love your blog – – a good inspiration for me! I really like the lovely navy. Have a nice Spring!!

    Comment by Sheila Mayhew — March 20, 2016 @ 9:01 am

  152. Congratulations and many thanks for 10 years of beautiful blog posts. Very inspiring.
    Lisa
    PS: that Plucky Oxford will make someone very very happy. It’s a favorite.

    Comment by Lisa — March 20, 2016 @ 9:03 am

  153. Congratulations Sally and Susan. 10 years goes by so quickly. May you have many more years of blogging ahead of you both.

    Comment by Patti — March 20, 2016 @ 9:10 am

  154. Please don’t stop blogging! I enjoy reading about your pattern adjustments. Prize Two calls to me.

    Comment by Sara — March 20, 2016 @ 9:49 am

  155. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging! You go!

    Comment by Lise — March 20, 2016 @ 10:22 am

  156. Congratulations! I think I have been reading for almost the whole time! Love your blog. They all call to me!

    Comment by Mary M — March 20, 2016 @ 10:24 am

  157. Your blog is lovely! Just started reading it recently and I hope you get to continue for another 10 years.

    Comment by Carrie — March 20, 2016 @ 10:39 am

  158. Congratulations on ten years of blogging together! I can’t even remember when I started reading, but it’s been a long time. Thank you for all the inspiration!!!!! Here’s to many more years!

    Comment by Sally — March 20, 2016 @ 10:41 am

  159. Congratulations Sally & Susan.
    10 years wow. I have enjoyed your blog since the beginning. You have helped me discover new and wonderful yarns and patterns as well as entertaining me in the process. Thank you and here’s to 10 more years.

    Comment by Laurie — March 20, 2016 @ 11:07 am

  160. Congrats on your blog anniversary. I would love to win the Plucky Oxford:-)

    Comment by Jacinta — March 20, 2016 @ 11:22 am

  161. Congratulations on ten years!

    May Canadians enter if we’re willing to pay shipping? (The shawl is gorgeous but not a colour I could wear near my face, so I would be interested in either kind of yarn.)

    Comment by ikkinlala — March 20, 2016 @ 11:58 am

  162. I discovered your blog just recently when I purchased Sleeping Baby Castle. Now that I have found you, I look forward to many years of reading about your patterns and projects!

    Comment by Marcy — March 20, 2016 @ 12:09 pm

  163. Wow, ten years of blogging together, and such an enjoyable one at that. Your prize selections are all lovely. Thank you for the joy I get from reading. Congratulations!

    Comment by Ruthanne — March 20, 2016 @ 12:58 pm

  164. I have been inspired to try new things because of reading you guys! I look forward to each new post. If I were to be lucky enough to win, I would love the Tynd yarn. Thanks and keep blogging! Kathy

    Comment by Kathy Griswold — March 20, 2016 @ 1:42 pm

  165. Thanks so much for your blog! I have found a lot of great patterns through your projects. I also love your super hip 70’s photo – those flares would fit right in now! Fingers crossed for the Tynd yarn.

    Comment by Jamie — March 20, 2016 @ 2:07 pm

  166. I’ve only been reading blogs for eight months…and your’s is a wonderful staple. Thank you. I recently went to Stitches West, and looked in vain for Plucky Knitter, so my fingers are crossed that I get to sample it soon. All the best,

    Comment by Deborah Garcia — March 20, 2016 @ 2:24 pm

  167. Have been inspired as well as totally entertained by your blog for most of the 10 past years. Here is to 10 more years.

    Comment by Judith Gagnon — March 20, 2016 @ 2:53 pm

  168. Happy blogiversary!

    Comment by Nora — March 20, 2016 @ 3:49 pm

  169. Happy Blog-o-versary! I have been following you since 2009. Your work never fails to inspire me. In fact, I have purchased many of the patterns you have featured. If I were to be so fortunate as to win, I would prefer number 2 but all three prizes are fabulous and most generous of you both!
    Sincerely, Blogless Mary Lou

    Comment by Mary Lou Keenan — March 20, 2016 @ 3:51 pm

  170. Happy Bloggiversary! I’ve enjoyed reading your posts. You are such accomplished knitters! I would prefer prize 2, but any of the three would be a treat.

    Comment by Barbara C. — March 20, 2016 @ 4:08 pm

  171. Congratulations! Your blog is an inspiration.

    Comment by Andrea — March 20, 2016 @ 5:04 pm

  172. Congratulations on your 10 year blogiversary! I eagerly wait for it every week (or so)! Love all the beautiful photos, techniques and patterns you have shared over the years. Please keep blogging! That navy Tynd really calls to me! Thanks for the time and effort you obviously put into this project!

    Comment by Kathy W. — March 20, 2016 @ 5:33 pm

  173. Thank you for your blog! I enjoy the cookie recipe and of course all the knitting and patterns! I guess if I were lucky enough to win and had to choose, I have been wishing for wool folk. However that loft lace shawl is stunning!!! Thank you again for your blog.

    Comment by Newjerseylaura — March 20, 2016 @ 5:51 pm

  174. I love reading your blog. Both of you knit beautiful pieces.

    Comment by Kay — March 20, 2016 @ 6:30 pm

  175. Congratulations! I have read the blog for a long time and enjoy your comments about modifications of projects. Your blog is informative and very much enjoyable, thanks again.

    Comment by Kelli Page — March 20, 2016 @ 7:06 pm

  176. I’m continually inspired by your knitting. And I love it that one if you is local. So many things to love about your blog. Keep it up! Any of the prizes look good, but the yarn prizes would give me a chance to create something myself.

    Comment by Karen — March 20, 2016 @ 8:57 pm

  177. Thank you for all of your posts over the years! I have learned so much from you both. Every time you post about techniques or the modifications you make to a pattern, I get ideas! I especially remember learning about modifying a pattern to include short rows when Susan was knitting her Hanna Falkenburg Mermaid jacket!!! I’ve been reading since 2008 and really can’t thank you enough for sharing your knitting lives on this blog 🙂 -Natalie

    Comment by Natalie Beckman — March 20, 2016 @ 8:59 pm

  178. Very hearty congratulations!
    I have enjoyed reading your blog for quite a few years.
    Your knitting prowess is very encouraging.
    If I am a lucky winner I will find a friend with a US address for delivery …
    best wishes and thanks for the contest

    Comment by LisaRR — March 20, 2016 @ 9:04 pm

  179. Congrats to you both. How wonderful to celebrate with such a generous give away. Thank you.

    Comment by Anita — March 20, 2016 @ 9:48 pm

  180. Hi ladies, I really have enjoyed reading your blog over the years and I hope you continue for many more years of blogging!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win one of the prizes; I would prefer either of the yarn prizes, especially the Tynd. I have an SQ of Far (sorry, no dots)and am just looking for a Far-worthy pattern to make with it…amazing stuff, isn’t it?
    All the best,
    Carol

    Comment by Carol Perecman — March 20, 2016 @ 10:23 pm

  181. Been reading, learning and enjoying both of you since the beginning. Many more decades of knitting exploration! Cheers.

    Comment by Urbanite — March 20, 2016 @ 11:02 pm

  182. Susan and Sally, thank you for your wonderful blog. You have given me courage when I was timid, vision when I could not see and companionship when no one else could relate to my obsession. I have 4 sisters and envy your closeness. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
    Ruth

    Comment by Ruth Shehigian — March 20, 2016 @ 11:12 pm

  183. Happy 10 Year Anniversary! I always enjoy hearing from you because your work is so spectacular!

    Comment by Wendy — March 21, 2016 @ 6:10 am

  184. Congratulations on 10 years! I really enjoy your blog and am inspired by your projects.
    (If I am so lucky, to be a winner, yarn, not shawl, please.)

    Comment by M Collins — March 21, 2016 @ 8:05 am

  185. Congrats on 10 years. What a nice thing to do on your special day- give prizes to us. Any of the three would be great

    Comment by Lorena — March 21, 2016 @ 8:16 am

  186. Congratulations on 10 years. I usually lurk but I am always in awe of your knitting. The helpful tips you have published over the years have been very useful to me.

    Here’s to another 10 years!
    Phyllis

    Comment by Phyllis — March 21, 2016 @ 8:25 am

  187. Love all of the creative knits you make.

    Comment by Lynn — March 21, 2016 @ 10:19 am

  188. How fun! Congrats on 10 years – they sure do fly!

    Comment by Susie in Minnesota — March 21, 2016 @ 11:08 am

  189. Love your updates even if sometimes it seems like eons in between posts!!:) I am anxious to see what happens to that gorgeous fabric and yarn combo from a few weeks ago!
    I would l.o.v.e any of the prizes but would love those 3 skeins to knit a gorgeous shawl! Thanks for the 10 yrs and all the interesting posts..

    Comment by Susanne Scheurwater — March 21, 2016 @ 11:19 am

  190. Your blog is delightful and I enjoy reading it! Thanks for the many funny stories and fabulous knitting!

    Comment by Sharon — March 21, 2016 @ 11:41 am

  191. Best wishes on your 10 year blogiversary. Keep those posts coming! I’d love to win some of the lovely yarn.

    Comment by Jo Anne — March 21, 2016 @ 11:56 am

  192. Congratulations on keeping the faith! I have admired your projects and learned many useful tips and tricks from both you gals! If my name is drawn, the plucky yarn is something I would love to try, but they all look nice to me! Bye for now!

    Comment by Angela L. — March 21, 2016 @ 11:57 am

  193. I make it a habit to check your blog at least every couple of days for the best knitting inspiration around.
    Congratulations on your anniversary.

    Comment by Amy B — March 21, 2016 @ 12:17 pm

  194. Congratulations on a delightful 10 years! I think it’s really helpful to document our knitting. It’s so easy to forget how much we do make and how it turned out! I really enjoy seeing someone else’s choice and successes and even their hiccups! It reminds me how much we all have in common.
    Thank you for sharing!

    Comment by Beth — March 21, 2016 @ 12:27 pm

  195. Congratulations on a delightful 10 years! I think it’s really helpful to document our knitting. It’s so easy to forget how much we do make and how it turned out! I really enjoy seeing someone else’s choice and successes and even their hiccups! It reminds me how much we all have in common.
    Thank you for sharing!

    Comment by Beth — March 21, 2016 @ 12:27 pm

  196. I love following what you both knit. Can’t get over how good you both are – especially with fine wools and very small needles!

    If I win, I would like to have the Plucky Knitter 3 skeins for a shawl.

    Thanks for many good years of reading, and good luck to you both on many more years!

    Millie

    Comment by Millie — March 21, 2016 @ 12:38 pm

  197. Love your blog! I especially like how your change things around on any given pattern, it’s a great lesson in custom knitting!!
    Congrats on your anniversary!
    Tere

    Comment by Tere — March 21, 2016 @ 1:06 pm

  198. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary. I always look forward to reading your blog and seeing what magnificent projects both of you are creating. Hope you continue to blog for many years.

    Comment by Patricia — March 21, 2016 @ 2:13 pm

  199. Happy blog-aversary! I’ve so enjoyed reading your posts over the years, and seeing the beautiful things you have both made. Looking forward to many more years of enjoyment. Congratulations!

    Comment by Joan — March 21, 2016 @ 2:22 pm

  200. Congratulations for making the 10-year mark, and I hope you’ll continue for at least another 10! (I love the Plucky Oxford.)

    Comment by Gaile — March 21, 2016 @ 2:34 pm

  201. The blue of the Woolfolk Tynd is so perfect. I could put it to good use, for sure!
    Have read your blog for many years and always look forward to a new post.
    Hope you have many more years of posting ahead……..

    Comment by skeindalous — March 21, 2016 @ 4:40 pm

  202. Thanks for the contest because I would have never found this cute blog otherwise.

    Would saying I would love either yarn be like saying I wish for the moon? I hope not. Crossing fingers.

    Comment by Jennifer — March 21, 2016 @ 4:43 pm

  203. Well congratulations. I’ve been reading your posts for a few years. You always have something interesting to say and to see. (Show and tell?) If I get lucky any of your prizes would be wonderful. To the future!

    Comment by Helen — March 21, 2016 @ 5:01 pm

  204. Congrats – 10 years is a long time to keep a blog up and running, and your loyal readers appreciate it.

    Comment by Daphne — March 21, 2016 @ 5:15 pm

  205. I have enjoyed your blog for several years now – hope you keep it going for another 10 years! I would live the yarn from the Plucky Knitter. Thank you so much!

    Comment by Cyndy Harkins — March 21, 2016 @ 6:17 pm

  206. Congratulations. This is a wonderfully interesting blog about knitting and the friendship & doings of two sisters. I hope there’s many more years.

    Comment by rose — March 21, 2016 @ 7:33 pm

  207. Congrats! Love your projects and yarn choices. Winning any of the yarn or the shawlette would be delightful.

    Comment by Joan — March 21, 2016 @ 8:01 pm

  208. I check your blog daily hoping for new posts. Cannot believe it’s been ten years already. ?

    Comment by Annie Hamilton — March 21, 2016 @ 9:17 pm

  209. I’ve never left a comment before and therefore don’t know if my first attempt was successful.

    Comment by Annie Hamilton — March 21, 2016 @ 9:19 pm

  210. Avid reader for years! Congrats!

    Comment by geekette — March 21, 2016 @ 9:42 pm

  211. Congratulations on your anniversary! Your glove guide is awesome, and I highly recommend it. Btw, either of the yarns would make fabulous gifts.

    Comment by Jeanette — March 21, 2016 @ 10:59 pm

  212. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! Your blog is a great source of inspiration, so thank you! I love the blue Woolfolk yarn but would love any prize. ?

    Comment by Susan — March 22, 2016 @ 12:07 pm

  213. Ten years?!? I’ve been an ardent follower and lurker most of that time. I would love the Woolfolk especially, but the other two are beautiful as well.

    Comment by Claire — March 22, 2016 @ 12:22 pm

  214. I really enjoy your blog. Both of you set “the gate high” for knitting! I love seeing what you are both working on. Pat in St. Paul, MN

    Comment by Pat Mofjeld — March 22, 2016 @ 12:43 pm

  215. Wow, so glad I stumbled upon your site from Raverly, it is now bookmarked so I can continue learning and enjoying your post. Either of the yarns you have posted to win would be a pleasure to win. Thank you. Chrystal Fingers crossed!!!?

    Comment by Chrystal Harrington — March 22, 2016 @ 2:22 pm

  216. Happy 10 year Blogiversary!!! Of course I could always use more yarn- because I don’t have enough ? – the real prize is something knitted by my knitting idol, Susan!

    Comment by Bonnie — March 22, 2016 @ 3:19 pm

  217. I’ve read all your postings from beginning to now. You have inspired me and my pocket book haha. I love your tips and techniques. Also, love the weather and wildlife reports from your areas. Yes, I need more yarn.

    Comment by May — March 22, 2016 @ 4:03 pm

  218. Happy Blogaversary! Congratulations.

    Comment by Sheri Hisey — March 22, 2016 @ 6:43 pm

  219. Love your blog! Thanks for all you show us. You are both inspirations.

    Comment by Rosanne K — March 22, 2016 @ 11:04 pm

  220. How exciting 10 years!

    Comment by debbie zomermaand — March 22, 2016 @ 11:49 pm

  221. congratulations on 10 years, Love the colors of the plucky oxford yarn.

    Comment by thressa brace — March 23, 2016 @ 7:30 am

  222. Happy Anniversary and Congratulations on 10 years. I love the yarn you are giving away in the drawing. I recently gave away two similar skeins to a friend who is moving back east with his partner to be closer to his grandchildren. It broke my heart to let the yarn go, but my friend leaving breaks my heart more. I told him to knit something for himself (which he never does) and send me a picture.

    Comment by Jacquelyn Jobe — March 23, 2016 @ 11:40 am

  223. Congratulations! I so enjoy your blog. I have made your Castle Baby Blanket several times

    Comment by Cheryl Carlson — March 23, 2016 @ 11:51 am

  224. Enjoy your posts and often literally drool over your project photos. Thanks for being an inspiration always. Would love to win the Plucky yarn and pay for shipping as I’m in Canada.

    Comment by Elly — March 23, 2016 @ 11:51 am

  225. Dear Sisters:

    I have loved following your knitting life for a long time. You are both so creative, but each has a solid idea of style and creative response to raw yarn.
    Thank you for a wonderful peek at your knitting life.

    Dolores Yanover

    Comment by Dolores Yanover — March 23, 2016 @ 12:39 pm

  226. What a beautiful shawl! I love the color you made it in. I’m drooling over the Woolfolk yarn … sounds lovely! (asimplehomestd on Ravelry)

    Comment by Carmen N — March 23, 2016 @ 12:57 pm

  227. Congratulations on your blogiversary!!!! You all are great inspiration for knitters! What beautiful prizes – thank you for the opportunity!!

    Comment by Lisa — March 23, 2016 @ 3:03 pm

  228. Congratulations – I have been enjoying your posts for most of the ten years.

    Comment by Katherine Christensen — March 23, 2016 @ 3:07 pm

  229. TYND yarn would be lovely, but, with or without give-away surprises, your posts are always inspiring.

    Comment by Gwen Dunn — March 23, 2016 @ 4:26 pm

  230. TEN YEARS!?!? It doesn’t feel that long. You both inspire me to try harder all the time. Congratulations!

    Comment by Gretchen Metzler — March 23, 2016 @ 5:11 pm

  231. I think all the gorgeous shawls you both have artfully crafted have turned me over to the dark side. I’m finally ready to try one out. The woolfolk tynd looks heavenly.

    Comment by Jennifer — March 23, 2016 @ 6:39 pm

  232. Congratulations ladies! Your blog is such a joy to read. It is a treasured inspirational and educational resource for me. Thank you for sharing all you do with us!

    Comment by Natalie — March 23, 2016 @ 7:11 pm

  233. I love reading these knitting blogs. I always get great project and yarn ideas! I love yarn!

    Comment by Terri — March 23, 2016 @ 7:19 pm

  234. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging. You’re both so enjoyable and inspirational.

    Comment by Patti — March 23, 2016 @ 9:03 pm

  235. Congratulations and thank you. I have greatly enjoyed your blog and learned a lot. Plus I’ve made 2 Surrrounded and about to go for a third. I appreciate all your hard work on the blog.

    Comment by Karen — March 23, 2016 @ 9:41 pm

  236. Congrats on the anniversary! All these prizes are wonderful and generous, thanks for the opportunity. Prize 2 would totally be my first choice if I were lucky enough to win!

    Comment by Margot — March 23, 2016 @ 10:27 pm

  237. I found your blog, one day, by the recommendation of a friend. You are delightful and I feel like we are just sitting together, talking and knitting! I also love that you are based in Minnesota. It is such a gorgeous state and my three siblings live there- Brandon, St. Michael’s and downtown St. Paul. I love visiting them, and your beautiful state, as often as possible. Your comments feel like coming “home” to me and I thank you for that. I would be thrilled to be considered for any of your prizes and have another fun 10 years! Congrats!

    Comment by Karen — March 23, 2016 @ 10:45 pm

  238. Thank you for 10 years of great work…here’s to 10 more!
    All your prizes are terrific.

    Comment by Jane — March 24, 2016 @ 1:22 am

  239. I love your blog. All of your generous prizes are lovely, I think I’d have a hard time choosing!

    Comment by Wendy — March 24, 2016 @ 2:06 am

  240. I start each and every Thursday morning by reading your blog – thank you both for sharing your knitting life with us!

    Comment by Michele — March 24, 2016 @ 6:30 am

  241. Love your work. Always so beautifully done.

    Comment by Judy — March 24, 2016 @ 10:20 am

  242. Congratulations on the anniversary! Thanks for sharing.

    I’d love either of the yarn prizes. What a generous giveaway!

    Comment by Maggie B — March 24, 2016 @ 10:23 am

  243. Congratulations! I love reading your blog. Your lives are so relatable with your adult kids, lives and knitting exploits.
    Here’s to another 10!

    Comment by Thea — March 24, 2016 @ 11:31 am

  244. Happy blogiversary. Have always enjoyed your posts and beautiful, inspiring projects. Any of these yarns would find a happy home here!

    Comment by Joan DiRito — March 24, 2016 @ 12:12 pm

  245. Your blog was the first one I followed several years ago thanks to that Brooklyn Tweed pattern you rewrote ca. 2011. So you are really the OG bloggers in my mind! First choice prize- #3, second choice- #2, third choice- #1. Happy 10th bloggerversary!

    Comment by Elizabeth Greenfield — March 24, 2016 @ 1:14 pm

  246. I have never knit with Plucky but I sure would like to.
    congratulations on a 10th anniversary, it’s hard to believe its been 10 years already.

    Comment by mary jo — March 24, 2016 @ 1:29 pm

  247. I really love your blog. You both do such beautiful work you ladies are an inspiration. Congrats on your anniversary.

    Comment by Sybil — March 24, 2016 @ 3:56 pm

  248. A chance to win something from your wonderful blog! How sweet of you. I have always enjoyed your blog, and have made many of the things you’ve shown! The one that sticks in my mind the most, is I made those darling little pie tape measures for my knitting group for Christmas a couple of years back. Thank you for your blog!

    Comment by Janene — March 24, 2016 @ 4:05 pm

  249. Congratulations on your anniversary! I would love the chance to win one of the fabulous yarn giveaways. The shawl is gorgeous, but I would never do it justice!
    Just as an FYI- I love stalking your knitting at the Minnesota State Fair. Following your blog means I usually can identify your beautiful work. Congrats again!

    Comment by Sandy — March 24, 2016 @ 5:11 pm

  250. I have been a long time lurker and have read your blog since 2009 when I made your hemlock ring! I love your work and reading your posts. I’d love that shawl! It is gorgeous! Keep up the posting and happy 10 years!

    Comment by Katie — March 24, 2016 @ 5:16 pm

  251. Happy blogiversary! I’ve been enjoying your posts for years.

    Comment by Julie — March 24, 2016 @ 5:51 pm

  252. I have been reading your blog for several years now. You are both fantastic knitters. I made your Smart Gloves a couple of years ago and they are the knitted item that gets the most comments of anything I wear! Looking forward to many more years of your blog.

    Comment by Carolyn E. — March 24, 2016 @ 5:52 pm

  253. Those are such beautiful and generous gifts. 🙂 And congratulations on 10 years!!!

    Comment by Anya — March 24, 2016 @ 7:09 pm

  254. I would love that gorgeous blue Woolfolk yarn – thanks for hosting such a generous giveaway! You both are such highly-skilled knitters. I love checking in to feast on your steady stream of FOs.

    Comment by Katie — March 24, 2016 @ 7:31 pm

  255. You both find the most sublime patterns to knit, and reading your posts always makes me wish I had a sister. Congratulations on your 10 year blogiversary!

    Comment by Sarah — March 24, 2016 @ 9:18 pm

  256. Love your blog – keep it up!

    Comment by Marcia — March 24, 2016 @ 10:05 pm

  257. I have read your blog for about three years. Came upon it when I was looking for a Mn knitter’s blog. I love seeing your entries at the ann State Fair and reading about them in your blog. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!

    Comment by Marla — March 24, 2016 @ 11:09 pm

  258. Congratulations Susan & Sally. 10 years of blogging is a big accomplishment. Thanks for sharing your projects and information with us. There have been times when I’ve searched your blog for knitting tips that I had remembered reading here. It’s much appreciated.

    Comment by Julie M — March 24, 2016 @ 11:22 pm

  259. Congratulations and thank you for your blog. I love to see and hear about what you make!

    Definitely would love a red lace scarf — with soft blue yarn as a second choice.

    Comment by Lissa — March 25, 2016 @ 1:52 am

  260. What time is it? Am I too late?

    At any rate, thank you for ten years of knitting inspiration!

    Comment by Joan — March 25, 2016 @ 3:32 am

  261. Just LOVE that plucky knitter yarn!! <3

    Comment by Inês G. — March 25, 2016 @ 7:31 am

  262. Thanks so much for plowing through 10 years. Here’s to another! I would love either yarn prize.

    Comment by Katie K — March 25, 2016 @ 11:27 am

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